Housing & Community Development

ATTENTION:
The Annual Action Plan for FY2017 is now available for public viewing from May 1, 2017 to May 31, 2017 at Millville City Hall or by following the link below titled, "2017 Annual Action Plan".

Current Projects

Current project information
Name Info Link Due Date
Housing Rehab Applications

Application Form

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CDBG 2017 Application Guidelines Guidelines N/A
CDBG 2017 Application Application Form March 23, 2017 4:30PM

Housing Rehab

Please fill out the application form above and turn into Traci Hofer for consideration in the Housing Rehab program.  The Housing Rehab office is located on the 5th Floor at City Hall and all questions regarding this program should be directed to Traci Hofer.

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Housing Rehab Contractors

Below are reference documents that you may need during bid, consulting and construction phases of housing rehab projects:

Community Development Block Grant

The CDBG program is a Federal grant program designed to improve the living environment for all community residents.

Please review the application above for eligibility requirements. 

Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry that has helped to build over 500,000 decent, affordable houses and served 2.5 million people worldwide. Our local chapter was founded in September of 1989 to help further the mission of providing deserving families with decent, safe and affordable housing here in Cumberland County. Today our network of volunteers, sponsors, and affiliate partnerships continues to grow.

Habitat has developed and is continuing to develop homes on Garfield Street off of South Second Street in Millville.  For information on qualifying to purchase a new Habitat home, please find information on upcoming information sessions here:  

Veteran Rehab Project 2014

Click the link below to read more about how Gayton Baptist Church Youth Ministry set up camp in Millville for a week in July of 2014 to help transform the homes of local veterans. 
Downtown
Downtown improvements include:
  • Comprehensive center city redevelopment strategy, including physical improvements, neighborhood revitalization, and the establishment of the Millville Development Corporation
  • Numerous parking areas reconstructed
  • Pedestrian walkways upgraded with brick paving system, ornamental lighting, and site amenities
Riverfront
The Riverfront Project located along the east side of the Maurice River provides several landscaped areas for passive recreation, a gazebo, and a boardwalk along the river's edge.